Description

What This Treatment Is And How It Will Help Make Your Medical Condition Better

The generic name for the prescription medication Trileptal is (oxcarbazepine). It’s a form of anticonvulsant or antiepileptic medication. The way it works is it’s able to lower nerve impulses that lead to seizures. Trileptal can be used by itself or with other treatments in order to help partial seizures. The drug is used as a standalone treatment with adults and kids who are 4 years of age or older. It’s used with other drugs in adults and kids who are 2 years of age or older.

Are young people at a high risk of mood problems if they use this medicational treatment and if so what mood problems might they face?

Young people who use this drug have been shown to have mood problems over a long period of usage. This doesn’t mean all young people, but a higher percentage than people who are older would experience. Mood problems can include thoughts of suicide or just sudden moods changes that aren’t normal for that particular person. For this reason a doctor will need to check the progress of a younger person on a regular basis.

If you are pregnant than should you just assume that this drug is going to put your unborn baby at risk for problems?

If you are pregnant than you should speak with a doctor as soon as you know you are. The reason for this is because if you just stop taking Trileptal than your risk of having a seizure goes up and if you suffer one this can harm the women and the baby. Your doctor will have to determine what your risk level is and make adjustments accordingly in order to keep you safe. Don’t just stop taking the drug though.

What should you do in order to make sure your side effect risks are kept as low as possible and to get the best results on this drug?

Make sure you ask any questions you have about usage to a doctor or a pharmacist. A doctor is preferred, because they will know more about your condition in order to be able to help you. If you get special instructions on usage that aren’t general, then make sure you understand why this is. Follow these directions. If there are no special instructions for use given to you, then you can go by what comes with the prescription package for direction.

Once on the drug you’ll want to take the dosage told to you. Not more or less. This will ensure you get the best results.

What’s the best way to store this drug in order to make sure its effectiveness isn’t negatively impacted?

You should store Trileptal at room temperature. Be sure to keep it away from areas where there’s too much heat or too much moisture. Don’t keep the drug past its expiration date. Keep Trileptal out of the reach of small kids or pets.

What are some of the potential common side effects a person might be at risk for if they use this treatment?